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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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